Bill Owens was there at the birth of suburbia in late 60s California, and he had the awareness to document a quiet piece of history. New furniture and fireplaces, lawns and laminated surfaces: Owens’ candid photographs are a rare and charming record of these early optimistic home-owners, dreaming their domestic American dreams.

American photographer Bill Owens dedicated his early career to documenting the suburban bliss of America. Working as a photojournalist, the artist was invited into the homes of hundreds of families, giving an extraordinary glimpse into their rooms, lives and culture; often different, but also very familiar to his own. His book ‘Suburbia’ (1972) quickly rose to acclaim earning him the Guggenheim Fellowship - and led to three further books about suburban America between 1975 and 2004. The significance of Owens work is testimony to the American Dream and the importance of our day-to-day lives. A relevant theme half a century later in the midst of a global pandemic. Read more ...